Birthdays occurring on December, 20

1902

Max Lerner was born on December 20, 1902 American politician and columnist, 1902-1992 The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt. More quotations from Max Lerner

1911

Hortense Calisher was born on December 20, 1911 American writer, b.1911 The words! I collected them in all shapes and sizes and hung them like bangles in my mind. More quotations from Hortense Calisher

1917

David Bohm was born on December 20, 1917 American physicist b.1917 The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained. More quotations from David Bohm

Deaths occurring on December, 20

1973

Bobby Darin died on December 20, 1973 American song writer and singer whose quest for success in several genres made him a ubiquitous presence in pop entertainment in the late 1950s and 60s. 1936-1973 There is nothing wrong with being afraid---but there is nothing more wrong than allowing that to be your master. More quotations from Bobby Darin

1976

Richard J. Daley died on December 20, 1976 American mayor, 1902-1976 Power is dangerous unless you have humility. More quotations from Richard J. Daley

1982

Arthur Rubinstein died on December 20, 1982 Polish born American composer and pianist, 1887-1982 Of course there is no formila for success except perhaps and unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. More quotations from Arthur Rubinstein

1993

W. Edwards Deming died on December 20, 1993 American consultant, stastistician and educator, 1900-1993 If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing. More quotations from W. Edwards Deming

1994

Dean Rusk died on December 20, 1994 American statesman, 1909-1994 The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them. More quotations from Dean Rusk